Originally Posted by
ryandelmundo
I'm trying to think of famous tourist destinations so crowded that I wouldn't want to go visit it. The only things I can think of are places not worth visiting in their own right. Washington DC with its lines for the Monument, Capitol, and seeing the Constitution come to mind, but easily avoided by coming in the fall when no school kids are kicking around
I've been to 8 of the ten here and don't recall the crowd being an issue.
Then again, when did the Lonely Planet ever get anything right?
I found all of the sites worthwhile although the fuss/ lines surrounding the museums in Florence would not be worthwhile if not planned in advance.
Otherwise, I didn't find line much of an issue. Even if they were the sites listed above would be worth it regardless!
As for LP- it is not perfect nor is any guide. I happen to like LP guides but they are just that- a guide, not a book to live by. I think a LP guide is a good guide to use as part of trip planning etc.
Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
I have been to 6. I haven't been to Prague, the Pyramids, Macchu Picchu nor Uluru. I thought all of the ones I have been to were well worth it. Some of my favorite places in fact. I was surprised at the crowds at Ankgor Wat, but it was stunning. We spent a few days there and loved it. And what can you say about Florence and Paris, both are just wonderful.
Angkor Wat was pretty busy, amazing regardless. I was more bothered by the crowds in the surrounding Angkor Thom area.
The sites you are missing are all well worth visiting. The only one I found to be annoying was the pyramids. But that was not due to crowds. It was due to annoying touts all throughout Egypt. The sites are all amazing in Egypt but the touts can be quite a bit obnoxious and ruin some of the experience.